Magnesium May Help Sleep, But Only If You Don't Have Diabetes
Researchers followed Puerto Rican adults for about 6 years to see if magnesium—a mineral found in foods like nuts and leafy greens—could help with sleep …
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Can Morel Mushrooms Help Fight Obesity? New Research Says Maybe
Scientists studied whether morel mushrooms could help reduce obesity by testing them on zebrafish that were fed a high-fat diet. They found 38 different active …
Read MoreJunk Food Hurts Male Fertility, But Supplements May Help
Eating too much junk food can damage sperm and reduce a man's ability to have children, according to a new study in mice. The problem happens because junk food …
Read MoreCan Cinnamon Help Fish Survive Lead Poisoning in Water?
Researchers tested whether cinnamon powder could protect fish from lead poisoning in contaminated water. They fed some fish regular food while others received …
Read MoreWhat Older Adults Need to Know About Supplements and Medications
Researchers followed thousands of older adults in Tehran for 16 years to understand how many people take dietary supplements and whether these supplements …
Read MoreWhat Happens to a Hidden Supplement Ingredient in Your Body
Scientists discovered that a muscle-building supplement ingredient called 5α-hydroxy-laxogenin, which is sometimes illegally added to products without being …
Read MoreCan Better Eating Help Reduce Depression and Anxiety in People With Diabetes?
Researchers looked at 30 studies to see if changing what people with diabetes eat could help improve their mood and reduce feelings of worry and sadness. They …
Read MoreWhat People With Knee Pain Really Think About Exercise and Supplements
Researchers talked to 16 older adults with knee osteoarthritis who tried a 12-week program combining exercise classes with dietary supplements. Through focus …
Read MoreA Salt Additive May Help Prevent Brain Bleeding in High Blood Pressure
Researchers studied whether a natural compound called nitrite could help prevent brain bleeding in rats with high blood pressure who ate a lot of salt. They …
Read MoreFake GLP-1 Patches Are Illegal and Don't Work, Experts Warn
Researchers found that companies are selling illegal patches claiming to work like popular weight-loss medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide. These …
Read MoreWhat Chinese Preschoolers Eat Affects Their Growth and Health
Researchers studied what 1,383 preschool children in southern China ate and how it connected to their growth and blood nutrient levels. They found that most …
Read MoreMost Toddlers in Taiwan Take Vitamins—Here's Why Parents Do It
Researchers in Taiwan asked 716 parents about giving vitamins and supplements to their young children. They found that about 8 out of 10 babies and toddlers …
Read MoreHow Natural Health Product Companies Help Track Side Effects
Researchers looked at how companies that make natural health products (like vitamins, herbs, and supplements) help monitor safety and side effects. They …
Read MoreHow Scientists Check If Your Herbal Supplements Are Really What They Claim
This research review examines how scientists verify that herbal supplements and plant-based ingredients are authentic and pure. With growing demand for …
Read MoreHow Scientists Are Updating Old Tests for Vitamins in Food
Scientists recently discovered that the methods used to measure vitamins in foods and supplements haven't been updated since the 1990s—and they're no longer …
Read MoreFish Oil May Help Prevent Psoriasis, New Genetic Study Shows
Researchers used advanced genetic analysis to investigate whether omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil could reduce psoriasis risk. By studying genetic data from …
Read MoreMaking Pomegranate Compounds More Powerful for Your Gut
Scientists found a way to make ellagic acid—a healthy compound from pomegranate peels—work much better in your body. They used a special wrapping technique …
Read MoreWhat's Really in Your Chaga Mushroom Supplements?
Researchers developed new testing methods to check what's actually inside chaga mushroom supplements sold to consumers. They tested 32 different chaga products …
Read MoreCan Glucosamine Pills Help Prevent Serious Diseases?
Researchers followed over 269,000 people for nearly 14 years to see if taking glucosamine supplements (commonly used for joint health) might help prevent …
Read MoreCan What You Eat Help With Parkinson's Disease?
Parkinson's disease is a growing health problem affecting millions of people worldwide, and there's no cure yet. Scientists wanted to know if changing what you …
Read MoreWhy Older Adults from Minority Communities Need More Vitamin D Help
Researchers in East London talked to nine older adults from minority ethnic backgrounds to understand what they know about vitamin D and why they might not get …
Read MoreNew Test Catches Hidden Yohimbine in Supplements
Scientists developed a fast, accurate test to detect yohimbine—a dangerous substance sometimes illegally added to dietary supplements and energy drinks. Using …
Read MoreIs NAC Really Found in Nature? What Science Actually Shows
N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a popular supplement that many people take for health reasons, but scientists aren't sure if it actually comes from plants like …
Read MoreWhy Many Hispanic Adults Don't Get Enough Vitamin D
Researchers studied over 13,000 Hispanic and Latino adults to understand how much vitamin D they were getting from food and supplements. They found that most …
Read MoreCan Gut Bacteria Help You Exercise Better? What Science Actually Shows
Researchers looked at 18 different studies to see if changing your gut bacteria through food, supplements, or exercise could help athletes perform better. Your …
Read MoreHow Social Media Is Spreading Dangerous Fake Health Products in Vietnam
A new study looks at how social media platforms in Vietnam are being used to sell herbal and dietary supplements that may not be safe or real. Researchers …
Read MoreSupplement Labels Trick People Into Thinking They Cure Diseases
A new study found that the words on supplement bottles can mislead people. When a fish oil bottle said "supports heart health," many people thought it could …
Read MoreDo Sports Supplements Really Make Athletes Feel Better?
Researchers surveyed 537 active people and athletes about their supplement use and overall quality of life. Nearly half reported taking at least one …
Read MorePopular Supplement May Harm Kidneys in Some People
Researchers reported a concerning case where a person taking high doses of L-glutamine, a popular dietary supplement, developed sudden kidney damage. …
Read MoreWhy Some Vitamin Supplements Break the Rules (And How Authorities Are Fighting Back)
A German health authority examined how dietary supplements are monitored and regulated to protect consumers. The study found that many vitamin and mineral …
Read MoreDoes Vitamin B12 Really Help Your Bones? New Study Has Surprising Answers
Researchers looked at data from over 64,000 people to understand how vitamin B12 in our diet affects bone strength. They found something unexpected: more B12 …
Read MoreCustom Gut Health Supplements May Help Alzheimer's Patients
Scientists are testing whether personalized dietary supplements designed specifically for each person's gut bacteria could help slow Alzheimer's disease. The …
Read MoreHeart Doctor Explains Why Some Supplements Might Help Your Health
A cardiologist (heart doctor) named Dr. Heather Shenkman has written about dietary supplements and how they might support heart health and overall wellness. …
Read MoreSpotting Fake Health Claims About Vitamins on Social Media
Social media is where millions of people learn about dietary supplements like vitamins and minerals, but much of the information shared is misleading or …
Read MoreWhat Pharmacists Really Know About Fish Oil Supplements
Researchers asked nearly 600 pharmacists across the United States about their knowledge and recommendations regarding omega-3 fish oil supplements. They found …
Read MoreDo Pharmacists Warn About Joint Supplement Dangers?
Researchers in Iran visited 225 pharmacies pretending to be customers looking for joint pain supplements. They wanted to see if pharmacists would warn about …
Read MoreMost Koreans Don't Eat Enough Iron and Eat Too Much Salt
Researchers looked at what Korean adults actually eat by studying food diaries from over 20,000 people. They discovered that most Koreans get too much salt and …
Read MoreVitamin E May Help Protect Your Lungs from COPD
Researchers looked at 10 different studies involving over 65,000 people to understand if vitamin E helps prevent or treat COPD, a serious lung disease that …
Read MoreWhy We Need Better Research on Food and Cancer Treatment
Researchers looked at hundreds of studies about nutrition and cancer care to understand what we know and what we're still learning. They found 444 studies …
Read MoreHow Exercise, Screen Time, and Supplements Together Affect Weight
Researchers looked at how different combinations of exercise habits, time spent sitting, and supplement use affect obesity in adults. Using data from over …
Read MoreMany Kids Missing Key Vitamins and Minerals
A new review of German nutrition studies shows that many children and teenagers aren't getting enough important vitamins and minerals like calcium, iron, …
Read MoreB Vitamins and Blood Pressure: What Your Age Matters Most
Researchers looked at how different B vitamins in people's diets affect their blood pressure, and they found something surprising: the effect depends on how …
Read MoreWhy People Take Vitamins and Supplements: What a German Study Found
Researchers surveyed over 1,000 people in Germany to understand why so many take vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements. They found that about 77% of …
Read MoreMore Americans Taking Vitamins and Supplements Than Ever Before
A new study looked at how many Americans take vitamins and dietary supplements from 2011 to 2023. Researchers found that the number of adults using supplements …
Read MoreCan AI Search Engines Give You Trustworthy Supplement Advice?
Researchers tested Microsoft Copilot, an AI search engine, to see how well it answers questions about dietary supplements and whether they work for common …
Read MoreNew Way to Spot Healthy Carotenoids in Food Using Light
Scientists developed a new method to identify carotenoids—colorful nutrients found in carrots, tomatoes, and leafy greens—using a special light-based technique …
Read MoreVitamins and Supplements May Help Women Through Midlife Changes
As women enter midlife and menopause, their bodies go through major changes that can cause hot flashes, weight gain, brain fog, and other uncomfortable …
Read MoreWhy Some Parents Try Alternative Treatments for Autistic Kids
Researchers studied nearly 800 families with autistic preschoolers to understand why some parents use alternative treatments like special diets and supplements …
Read MoreCan Special Foods Help Fix a Fatty Liver?
A fatty liver is becoming very common, affecting millions of people worldwide. Scientists are discovering that what we eat might help fix this problem by …
Read MoreScientists Grow a Heart-Health Compound in Tomatoes and Tobacco
Researchers have successfully engineered tomato and tobacco plants to produce diosmin, a natural compound commonly used in dietary supplements to support …
Read MoreSupplements That May Help Women With PCOS: What Science Shows
Researchers looked at 46 different studies involving over 30,000 women with PCOS (a common hormone condition) to see if supplements could help. They found that …
Read MoreCan Vitamins and Supplements Help Dry Eyes Feel Better?
Dry eyes are a really common problem that affects millions of people. Scientists think inflammation and damage from harmful molecules called free radicals play …
Read MoreHow Scientists Are Making Supplement Labels Clearer and Safer
Scientists are working to make it easier to understand what's really in fatty acid supplements like fish oil and flaxseed oil. They're creating a universal …
Read MoreWhy Your Body Needs Creatine (And You Might Not Be Getting Enough)
Creatine is a natural substance your body uses to power your muscles, brain, and heart. While your body makes some creatine on its own, you also need to get it …
Read MoreToo Much Folic Acid May Harm Brain Recovery After Stroke
Researchers studied how extra folic acid in the diet affects the brain after a stroke-like event. Using fruit flies as a model, they found that flies eating …
Read MoreFalse Health Claims About Supplements Are Spreading in Vietnam
A new study looked at how fake information about herbal and dietary supplements is spreading in Vietnam and causing real problems for people's health. …
Read MorePopular Weight Loss Supplement Garcinia Linked to Serious Liver Damage
Researchers reviewed over 200 reports of liver injury connected to Garcinia cambogia, a popular weight loss supplement made from a tropical fruit. They found …
Read MoreCan What You Eat Help Protect Your Eyes from Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a serious eye disease that can cause blindness, and it affects millions of people worldwide, including many in Germany. Doctors are often asked by …
Read MoreSpecial Eggs Boost Omega-3 Levels Better Than Regular Eggs
Researchers wanted to see if eggs enriched with omega-3 fatty acids could help people get more of these healthy fats in their blood. They had 43 healthy people …
Read MoreCan Eating Purslane Lower Your Blood Pressure?
Researchers combined results from five studies to see if purslane, a leafy green plant, could help lower blood pressure in adults. They found that eating …
Read MoreHow Different Countries Check if Herbal Medicines Are Safe and Real
Herbal medicines are used by billions of people worldwide, but not all countries check their quality the same way. Researchers compared how six …
Read MoreNew Way to Measure Carnitine in Baby Formula and Supplements
Scientists developed a new laboratory method to accurately measure two types of carnitine—L-carnitine and acetyl-L-carnitine—in foods like baby formula and …
Read MoreSpecial Nutrient Mix May Help Improve Social Skills in Autism
Researchers discovered that a combination of three nutrients—zinc, branched-chain amino acids, and serine—may help improve social behaviors in mice with …
Read MoreNew Safety Check Service Helps Cancer Patients Use Supplements Safely
Many patients with blood cancers use vitamins, herbs, and other supplements to feel better, but these products can sometimes cause problems when mixed with …
Read MoreCan Vitamins Help Us Stay Healthy as Our Planet Changes?
Scientists are asking an important question: as climate change and pollution affect our environment, can dietary supplements like vitamins and minerals help …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Matters: How Diet Affects Kidney Damage Risk
Researchers studied how different eating habits affect the body's ability to handle a harmful substance called aristolochic acid, which can contaminate food in …
Read MoreMost Weight Loss Supplement Studies Are Funded by Companies That Sell Them
Researchers looked at recent studies testing dietary supplements for weight loss and found something important: about 6 out of every 10 studies were paid for …
Read MoreWhat You Really Need to Know About Dietary Supplements
A new review of dietary supplements shows that many people use them hoping to stay healthy or treat illnesses, but these products often don't work the way …
Read MoreWhy Hispanic Immigrants Use More Herbs and Supplements
Researchers in Indiana surveyed 62 Hispanic and Latino immigrants to understand what herbs, spices, and supplements they use and why. They found that women and …
Read MoreDaily Fruit Smoothies Don't Reduce Stress in People Recovering from Opioids
Researchers gave daily fruit smoothies to 311 people recovering from opioid addiction to see if better nutrition would help their mental health. After 16 …
Read MoreStudy Correction: Supplements and Training for Athletic Performance
This is a correction notice for a research study that looked at how different dietary supplements work with training to improve athletic performance. The …
Read MoreStudents with Poor Diets More Likely to Take Supplements, Study Finds
A new study of 459 Chinese university students found that those with the poorest eating habits were most likely to take dietary supplements. Students who ate …
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